Re: Dialup Shell accts (was Re: Pros and Cons)

["Thomas Kelly" <tjkelly@sbcglobal.net>]

I am interested in setting up  a system like Mike describes below
Does anyone have details how to do so?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.
What is  *NIX?
How would implementations on Mac and PC differ?
Exactly how would I  install *NIX on my computer and connect my Apple II to
it?
I have old PCs (286, 386, 486) as well as Macs.
I currently have my PC (Celeron) connected to a 4 port router (D-Link
DI-604) that is connected to my DSL modem.
I suspect connecting my one of my other PCs running  *NIX to my existing LAN
would be easier than connecting my Macs to my network since I have not
connected any of my Macs to LAN yet.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Pfaiffer" <mike@digitalcivilization..ca>
>
>         The other messages in the thread are good alternatives. Here is
another.
> If you have a spare PC or Mac you can install some form of *NIX on it.
> From there use a nullmodem cable from your Apple to your *NIX machine and
> voila... A shell account under your control. If you want net access you
> can connect your *NIX box to the net and access it that way. Some ISPs
> are nasty to people running "servers". Ask them first (nicely) and they
> may give you a hand.
>
>                                 Later
>                                 Mike





"Ned Ludd" <spam@luddite.ca> wrote in message
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> Ben Yates <anoneds@netscape.net> wrote:
>
> > DOES ANYONE ANYWHERE OUT THERE KNOW WHERE ONE CAN FIND A LIST OF
> > DIAL-UP SHELL ACCOUNTS?
>
> Edmonton Freenet at 780-669-2199 VT100 8N1
>
> You can login as "guest" for limited service, but it doesn't allow
> direct URL connections -- the workaround is to go to their search
> engines page and enter URLs in google, which will kindly furnish you
> with a working hyperlink.
>
> Annual membership is $35 (Canadian) plus your long distance charges.
> I've found it absolutely invaluable for downloading files from the
> net... I pay 5 cents a minute for l/d, so I can grab half a dozen files
> for under a buck -- not too bad :)
>